Teens plan to hold rally over Teaneck High School senior prank

TEANECK — Teens plan to rally outside the Teaneck High School on Wednesday in response to a senior prank that resulted in the arrest of 63 students.

The rally aims to protest negative publicity surrounding the school following the prank. Teaneck Comes Together Inc., a community non-profit, is leading the rally at 3 p.m. on the front lawn of the high school.

Protest organizers couldn't immediately be reached for comment.

Police arrested 63 high school seniors last week for allegedly vandalizing the school. Officers found silly string on floors, hot dogs taped to lockers, flipped desks, urine in the hallways and Vaseline smeared on doorknobs. Superintendent Barbara Pinsak has said that reports exaggerated damage caused by the prank.

Prosecutors have not yet indicated whether charges against the students will be handled at the municipal or county level. The school also hasn't announced how the students will be disciplined.

Pinsak didn't immediately return calls for comment. Executive secretary Linda Kuhran said Wednesday's rally is not open to the media but would not elaborate on why.

The rally joins other efforts by members of the community to defend the high school. An alumnus posted a campaign on IndieGoGo to raise money for a poster to show appreciation for teachers, administrators and staff. Additional funds will be donated to the school, according to the site.